Park Slope Food Coop passes controversial Israel boycott in divisive, chaotic meet attended by over 7K members
The Park Slope Food Coop has voted to boycott Israeli goods after a contentious meeting attended by over 7,000 members. This decision follows a long-standing debate that has intensified, leading to concerns for safety among Jewish attendees. The vote reflects deep divisions within the co-op community regarding the boycott, which has sparked significant public attention and controversy.
- ▪Over 7,000 members attended the meeting, marking the largest turnout in the co-op's history.
- ▪The vote to boycott Israeli products passed with 67% in favor, while 31% opposed it.
- ▪Concerns for safety led to the meeting being held on Zoom, with Jewish members citing fears of antisemitism.
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Metro Park Slope Food Coop passes controversial Israel boycott in divisive, chaotic meet attended by over 7K members By Kyra Breslin Published May 26, 2026, 10:09 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Park Slope Food Coop members approved a boycott of Israeli goods Tuesday night — following a years-long food fight that has turned vicious. Over 7000 of the co-op’s 15,000 members attended the meeting — which had to be shifted to Zoom only after Jewish attendees cited “explicit fears” for their safety if they attended in person. The huge turnout, which many said was the largest they had ever seen, comes after months of heated debate at the Brooklyn institution that have spilled over into public.
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